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This course is optional
What will you study in this course?
What will you study in this course?
The course consists of 3 units:
Expressions and Functions
Relationships and Calculus
Applications
The course is split into 13 topics which cover these three units;
1. Straight Line
2. Polynomials
3. Quadratics
4. Sets, Functions and Graphs
5. Calculus: Differentiation
6. Trigonometric Functions
7. Circles
8. Trigonometric Equations
9. Recurrence Relations
10. Calculus: Integration
11. Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
12. Vectors
13. Applications of Calculus
Where does this course lead to?
Where does this course lead to?
Successful students can progress to Advanced Higher Maths.
Course methodology
Course methodology
Class teaching/Paired work/Group work/Investigative approaches.
Use of technologies such as Smartboard, Graphic calculators and TI-Inspire calculators enhance learning.
Investigative/problem solving approaches provide the opportunity for pupils to observe, explore, experiment and debate mathematical approaches to solve real-life problems.
Assessment in this course
Assessment in this course
There will also be a test containing exam standard questions in term 1 and an estimate exam in term 3.
There is an external exam at the end of the course in two parts. A 90 minute non -calculator paper worth 70 marks and a 105 minute calculator paper worth 80 marks
Additional Information
Additional Information
Learners will develop broad, generic skills through this Course.
Numeracy
Number processes
Money, time and measurement
Information handling
Thinking skills
Applying
Analysing and evaluating
The following resources are very useful for this course:
SQA Past Higher Papers
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